Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Productivity
Peripheral
Peripheral brands are integrating LCD panels on keyboards for productivity.
6.3
Trend score
Trend
What is the Productivity Peripheral trend?
Productivity Peripheral: Peripheral manufacturers are experimenting with productivity-enhancing keyboards with integrated LCD panels. These keyboards act as an additional monitor for simple tasks, providing quick access to information or apps when needed. These are multipurpose for professional or entertainment use.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Productivity Peripheral trend
Nearly every consumer who uses a computer for work or entertainment in 2023 has multiple monitors. Additional monitors enhance workplace productivity, while on the entertainment side, monitors provide quick-access to extra content. There is a constant pressure from consumers on both of these sides for products that enhance productivity and entertainment, with brands consistently experimenting with new multipurpose peripherals that combine functions into one device.
Trend themes
Themes within the Productivity Peripheral trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
LCD Panel Integration
Peripheral manufacturers are experimenting with productivity-enhancing keyboards with integrated LCD panels, providing quick access to information or apps when needed.
02
Multipurpose Peripherals
Brands consistently experiment with new multipurpose peripherals that combine functions into one device, catering to consumer demands for enhanced productivity and entertainment.
03
Customizable Keyboards
Innovation lies in the design and features of keyboards, with options for personalization and customization to suit user preferences and aesthetics.
Industry implications
What the Productivity Peripheral trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Computer Peripherals
Peripheral manufacturers are integrating LCD panels on keyboards, enhancing productivity and providing quick access to information or apps.
For
Consumer Electronics
Consumer electronics startups are creating innovative keyboards with built-in multimedia features such as touchscreen displays and smart trackpads.
For
Digital Creative Tools
Keyboards engineered for digital creatives offer key map configurators and small displays for supporting productivity or aesthetic preferences.
Workshop question
How could your brand reimagine traditional computer peripherals for the modern, productivity-focused consumer?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Productivity Peripheral
Trend score 6.3 out of 10, from popularity 83%, activity 89%, freshness 17%.
Popularity83%
Activity89%
Freshness17%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Productivity Peripheral trend
5 featured examples from Dec 24, 2021 to Aug 11, 2023CategoryTech
Large Screen-Equipped Keyboards
The K2 RGB Keyboard from SMISEACOW Enhances Productivity
Companies in the electronics manufacturing industry can explore the integration of large screen-equipped keyboards to cater to consumers' demand for enhanced productivity tools.
CategoryTech
Integrated LCD Screen Keyboards
The Shadow-X Keyboard is Highly Customizable with a 70% Layout
The Shadow-X keyboard's integration of an LCD screen and customizable features opens up opportunities for innovation in the consumer electronics industry.
CategoryArt & Design
Multipurpose PC Keyboards
Qeeke Unveiled the CR840 with Built-In Smart Features
Opportunities for startups and established brands to create novel designs in the keyboard space with added features.
CategoryTech
Display-Equipped Creator Keyboards
The Work Louder Nomad [E] Keyboard Supports Productivity
Opportunities to innovate and design new keyboards and peripherals targeted at digital creatives and their workflow needs.
CategoryTech
Productive Screen-Equipped Keyboards
The FICIHP Multifunctional Keyboard Has a 12.6-Inch Display
Manufacturers can create keyboards that combine traditional keyboard with touchscreens.
